Family Travel with Colleen Kelly, real world traveling tips you need to know

Did you know that 526 billion dollars was spent on leisure travel in 2010? Families on average take 4.5 trips per year too. What does that mean to you as a parent? Families need to plan their trips well. From have to visit places to must eat restaurants, planning a family vacation can be overwhelming. What we all need a show that can simplify family travel.

Family Travel with Colleen Kelly is the must see television show for families that travel. In a mere 30 minutes, Colleen tells you all the best family friendly places to stay, eat and during your vacation. Each show covers themes like family friendly attractions, local event, kid-themed and parent savvy regional cuisine, family-friendly hotels, shopping and best transportation options.

Colleen's first episode covers Chicago. Even this seasoned Chicago-area mom picked up many tips from the preview that I saw. From little known tours like the one at Wrigley Field to fun at the Chicago Children's Museum, I found some new ideas for my family to enjoy.

Check out this preview video.



 The first episode of Family Travel with Colleen Kelly premiers in the Chicago area this weekend. The air dates for the episode are:

• Friday, May 4 at 8:30pm on Chicago's WTTW (channel 11)
• Saturday, May 5 at 11:00am on Chicago's WTTW (channel 11)
• Sunday, May 6 at 5:30pm on Chicago's WTTW (channel 11)

Don't look at your next family vacation with a sense of dread. Make it simple, fun and memorable with tips from Family Travel with Colleen Kelly.